Chapter 2270 - 2243: Tang Qingyun Confrontation

There’s an even more important point: Mandala is still young, with decades ahead. Who knows how much Mandala will grow? If one day Mandala establishes a family dedicated to countering the Tang Family’s poisons, then the Tang Family will truly be doomed. After all, Mandala can neutralize the Tang Family’s poisons, but the Tang Family can’t do anything about Mandala, at least for now.

"Thank you for your praise, I accept it. But regarding how far I can grow in the future, I think you won’t get the chance to see that day."

Upon hearing Tang Fengyun’s words, Mandala’s eyes flickered; how could she not discern the killing intent in Tang Fengyun’s aura? Her tone also became filled with murder.

"Hahaha..."

Hearing Mandala’s response, Tang Fengyun burst into laughter as if hearing a great joke: "Just you lot?"

As he spoke, Tang Fengyun’s gaze fell on Jiang Liufeng, with a hint of disdainful sarcasm: "Jiang Liufeng, I admit the poison Flower Decay has been neutralized on you, but I don’t believe your power has restored to the Late Stage of Mythical."

Tang Fengyun stared intently at Jiang Liufeng; although the previous spear strike from Jiang Liufeng had given him a sense of imminent death, recalling it now, it was laden with doubts.

If Jiang Liufeng truly had restored to the Late Stage of Mythical, there’d be no need for him to bluff. On principle, in a duel between masters, killing the enemy should be swift and decisive. However, after forcing Tang Fengyun back, Jiang Liufeng chose to rescue Bai Qiao Mountain instead of attacking further. This move seems reasonable, yet upon careful consideration, it defies reason.

For when Jiang Liufeng attacked, Tang Fengyun had already retreated. Given Jiang Liufeng’s prowess, he could have pursued the advantage, attacking while Tang Fengyun retreated, forcing him back further. After all, the Fenghuo Spear Technique comprises thirty continuous strikes, and when Jiang Liufeng performs it, he should have no mind to attend to Bai Qiao Mountain. Yet, Jiang Liufeng did not do this; this compelled others to suspect Jiang Liufeng was bluffing.

"My grandfather..."

Hearing Tang Fengyun, Mandala instinctively wanted to speak, but before she finished, Jiang Liufeng interrupted by waving his hand and said, "Tang Fengyun, you’re right, my power hasn’t restored to the Late Stage of Mythical; I’m merely at the Early Stage. The reason I could threaten you just now was because I used a Secret Technique; having once been at the Late Stage of Mythical, simulating its momentum isn’t hard for me."

Listening to Jiang Liufeng, Tang Fengyun remained unmoved, only staring intently at Jiang Liufeng, trying to discern whether Jiang Liufeng was honest or deceitful.

But after a round of scrutiny, Tang Fengyun could only reluctantly give up, for Jiang Liufeng was too calm, so calm that it was impossible to fathom his thoughts.

"Whether you’re deceiving me or not, today, I want you dead!"

Gazing at Jiang Liufeng, Tang Fengyun suddenly moved, his figure swift as lightning, charging directly at Jiang Liufeng.

At this moment, Tang Fengyun did not hesitate, choosing action directly.

It is said that practice yields knowledge; regardless if Jiang Liufeng had truly recovered or not, once engaged, all would be clear. Besides, Tang Fengyun had no other paths before him.

That path was to venture with abandon, betting that Jiang Liufeng was bluffing, then capture Jiang Liufeng, Mandala, and the unconscious Bai Qiao Mountain. By then, even if the experts of the Rose Society arrived, he’d leave nobly, holding three cards to safeguard his life.

Aside from this choice, there was none; conversely, the longer time drags on, the worse for him. If he truly waits for the Rose Society’s experts to fully arrive, he’d be doomed despite his Late Stage prowess, even possessing triple talents, escape would be impossible.

Thus, Tang Fengyun chose bold action.

Seeing this unfold, Jiang Liufeng’s face remained unchanged, merely gesturing toward Mandala.

Mandala hesitated not, her figure flashing as she retreated backward.

"Fenghuo Spear Technique!"

In the instant Mandala retreated, Jiang Liufeng did not hesitate, directly stimulating his True Qi, forming a long spear, unleashing the Fenghuo Spear Technique immediately.

Suddenly, flames descended, as spear glimmers flickered with scorching breath, stabbing toward Tang Fengyun.

This spear thrust was like a divine stroke, unexpected, meticulously planned, akin to an assassin’s deadly strike—a sinister venom, allowing Tang Fengyun no opportunity for reaction.

"Hmph, I wish to see if you’re real or fake."

Tang Fengyun’s eyes sparkled with light rays; facing this fierce assault, he boldly countered, grasping with his palm, five fingers enclosing the air, a powerful True Qi enveloping the surroundings, transforming into a gigantic hand seizing the long True Qi spear.

"Crunch!"

Almost without suspense, the long True Qi spear was crushed beneath Tang Fengyun’s True Qi hand, dissipating into nothingness, vanishing without a trace.

"What!"

Witnessing the ease with which he shattered the spear in Jiang Liufeng’s hand, Tang Fengyun couldn’t help but be briefly stunned, then a grim smile appeared: "Jiang Liufeng, nearly deceived by you. Early Stage of Mythical, who gives you courage to trouble me, hahaha, good, very good, fate truly favors me. I was concerned capturing Bai Qiao Mountain wouldn’t threaten Lu Tianxing, that little wretch. Today, capturing you all, then his grandfather, uncle, sister all at my mercy—I wonder how he’ll die this time."

After saying so, Tang Fengyun’s face turned cold and fierce, pressing once more toward Jiang Liufeng, and in the moment of lunging out, Tang Fengyun’s hand conjured a True Qi Long Whip, lashing toward Jiang Liufeng.

The True Qi Long Whip twisted like an elusive serpent in the void, erratic, making it impossible to grasp its position.

"Jiang Liufeng, surrender obediently to capture!"

Tang Fengyun roared once more, the True Qi Long Whip’s speed increased sharply, lightning-fast, appearing beside Jiang Liufeng in the blink of an eye.